Tenure Track Faculty – Digital Systems and International Affairs (Open Rank – Multiple Positions) Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

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LocationAtlanta, Georgia Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Add to Favorite JobsEmail this Job About Us OverviewGeorgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources,collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment tobuilding an outstanding and diverse community of learning,discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whosevalues align with our institutional values, as outlined in our .These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought andexperience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community,and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies topromote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attractingfaculty may require meeting the needs of two careers. About Georgia TechGeorgia Tech is a top-ranked public researchuniversity situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrantcity with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Instituteserves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate,graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing,science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech’s facultyattracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past yearin fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificialintelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience,and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation’s top 20universities for research and development spending and No. 1 amonginstitutions without a medical school. Georgia Tech’s Mission and ValuesGeorgia Tech’s mission is todevelop leaders who advance technology and improve the humancondition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundationalto everything we do: Students are our top priority. We strive for excellence. We thriveon diversity. We celebrate collaboration. We champion innovation.

We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. We nurture thewellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsiblestewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example ofinclusive innovation, a leading technological research universityof unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the publicgood; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local,national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time;making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional,principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novelideas and create solutions with real human impact. About The SamNunn School at Georgia Institute of TechnologyThe Nunn School ismultidisciplinary and focuses on understanding the global contextof advances in science and technology. Georgia Tech is a top-rankedpublic research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, avibrant city with great economic and cultural strengths. TheInstitute is a member of the University System of Georgia, theGeorgia Research Alliance, and the Association of AmericanUniversities. The Nunn School is a member of the Association ofProfessional Schools of International Affairs. Many Nunn Schoolfaculty conduct both sponsored and basic research with colleaguesacross the Institute. Location Atlanta, GA Job Summary The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs(https://inta.gatech.edu/) at the Georgia Institute of Technologyin Atlanta, Georgia invites applications for multiple open rank,tenure-track faculty positions in the areas of Digital Systems andInternational Affairs. These appointments are part of a strategiccluster hire initiative coordinated with the School ofCybersecurity and Privacy. The expected start date is Fall 2025.Scholars with a research specialization at the intersection ofinternational affairs and digital systems are encouraged to apply.

Potential research topics of interest include but are not limitedto the security, governance, economic, privacy, resilience, justiceand equity, development, or geographical aspects of informationtechnology, communication infrastructure, digital devices, datasystems, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, syntheticbiology, or augmented reality. We invite applicants withdisciplinary backgrounds in political science, internationalrelations, sociology, STS, history, public policy, andinterdisciplinary researchers with backgrounds at the intersectionsof computing and social sciences.

Applicants to this cluster hirecan be considered for joint appointments including with the Schoolof Cybersecurity and Privacy within the College of Computing.

Specifics of any joint appointment will be based upon the needs ofthe schools and the intellectual fit of the applicant. Responsibilities Along with undergraduate and graduateteaching, each position requires a balance of research and serviceresponsibilities.

The ability to mentor and assist studentsinterested in pursuing graduate education.

The ability to engagestudents in experiential learning activities and pedagogy thatsupport student success.

The ability to adopt teaching strategiesthat support the learning and success of all students.

Has expertisein teaching, scholarship, and/or service that contributes to highereducation. Required Qualifications An earned doctorate is required by the start of theappointment. Preferred Qualifications Candidate should have a record ofexcellent scholarly research and demonstrated expertise in thefield.

The ability to design and teach curricula and mentor adistinct student body. Required Documents to Attach Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae,a statement of research interests, a description of teachinginterests and philosophy, and the names and contact information forat least three references. Apply Before Date To ensure consideration, applications must be received by November15, 2024, but the search will continue until the position isfilled. Contact Information Inquiries may be directed to Search Committee Chair Jenna Jordan,. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line at .Additionally, USG supports Freedom ofExpression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression andAcademic Freedom found on-line at . Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed tomaintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end,and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regentspolicy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equalopportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other membersof the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admissionand/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants ininstitutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Techcomplies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equalopportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

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This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all othermembers of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates,invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenshipstatus, immigration status, and national origin discrimination inhiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions arerequired in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order,or Attorney General directive, or where they are required byFederal, State, or local government contract.

More information onthese policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual -University System of Georgia (usg.edu). Background Check The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employmentbackground screening. .